Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Land Lease Application
A farm land lease application form. Prospective tenants provide their background, plans, and references so a landowner can consider the request. Keep it with your farm records.
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What you fill in
- Applicant name
- Mailing address and phone
- Farming experience
- Land requested
- Planned crops or livestock
- Equipment owned or available
- Financial references
- Character references
- Signature
How to use this form
Print one per event, animal, field or person. A completed form on file is easier to rely on than a memory.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Farm Service Agency and eXtension.
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